Worlds of Islam: A Global History
Today I sit down with author and historian James McDougall and talk about his most recent book: Worlds of Islam: A Global History. From its birth in seventh-century Arabia, Islam has been a faith on t...
20 Jan 50min
Episode 512: The Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna sought to put Europe back together after the Napoleonic Wars. It was not an easy task. But, by and large, the delegates were successful and peace prevailed for 99 years until th...
18 Jan 21min
Episode 511: The Hundred Days
Napoleon returns from exile for one last chance at empire. His defeat at Waterloo, however, seals his fate.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
17 Jan 20min
Episode 510: The March to Moscow
Desperate to enforce his Continental System, Napoleon invades Russia. But Tsar Alexander will not fight and, instead, Napoleon finds himself cornered and finally beaten.Western Civ 2.0
16 Jan 29min
Episode 509: The War of 1812
James Madison watches as Washington DC burns. But America emerges from the War of 1812 more united and confident than ever before.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
14 Jan 24min
Episode 508: The Jefferson Administration
Thomas Jefferson's administration was full of contradictions and sweeping successes. Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
11 Jan 26min
Episode 507: France Ascendant
France, under Napoleon, reaches the apex of its power. But, within the empire, the Spanish Ulcer and Continental System begin to unravel everything he had built.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
9 Jan 27min
Episode 506: Austerlitz
Napoleon reaches the height of his powers on the frozen fields of Moravia.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
5 Jan 20min
